Sitting down in a kilt can be challenging because you do not want to damage the pleats of the kilt. In addition, many people do not wear underwear beneath their kilts, so you also do not want to expose yourself to someone who might be sitting across from you.

Steps

Method1

Sitting Down in a Kilt

1

Approach your seat. Walk up to the place where you’re going to sit, whether it’s a dining room chair, a stool, or a car. Turn around, so that your back is facing the chair. Back up so that the backs of your legs are touching the chair (they can also be a couple inches away).

2

Smooth your pleats. Using both hands, smooth the pleats of your kilt against your body. They should lie flat against your body, so that you sit on your pleats.[1]

If you do not sit on your pleats, they will become wrinkled.

3

Sit down. Once you’ve smoothed out your kilt, you should feel free to sit down. Make sure that you’re sitting on your kilt, not directly on the chair.

Method2

Remaining Seated in a Kilt

1

Position your legs. You have a couple of options for positioning your legs. You can spread your legs (and tuck your sporran and kilt between them). You can also cross your calves or your legs, but this may not be as comfortable.[2]

2

Use your sporran to your advantage, if you spread your legs. Press down on the front part of the kilt and your sporran. This should allow the kilt to fall between your legs.[3]

3

Be aware of your surroundings. Every few minutes, check to make sure that you’re still sitting on your kilt. You should also make sure that you are not exposing yourself because of the positioning of your kilt. Even if it feels unnatural at first, it will become second nature with time!